What is the minimum size for Meagre?

In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Meagre is 25 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

When is Meagre closed to fishing?

There is no closed season specific to Meagre — the regulations set no time ban for this species. Area and gear rules still apply. The limit that applies all year is the minimum size: 25 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

Which seas is Meagre found in?

In our records Meagre appears in these seas: Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Ligurian Sea — Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy, Adriatic — Italy, Ionian Sea — Italy, Strait of Sicily — Italy, Sardinian Sea — Italy, Atlantic Ocean — Spain, Mediterranean — Spain, Cantabrian Sea — Spain, Balearic Sea — Spain, Alboran Sea — Spain, Gulf of Cádiz — Spain, Strait of Gibraltar — Spain.

In which months is Meagre at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Sea of Marmara all year; Black Sea all year; Aegean Sea all year; Mediterranean all year; Ligurian Sea — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Sardinian Sea — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Strait of Sicily — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Adriatic — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Ionian Sea — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Mediterranean — Spain April, May, June, September, October; Alboran Sea — Spain April, May, June, September, October; Strait of Gibraltar — Spain April, May, June, September, October; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain April, May, June, September, October; Cantabrian Sea — Spain April, May, August, September; Atlantic Ocean — Spain April, May, August, September; Balearic Sea — Spain April, May, June, September, October.

Which bait is Meagre caught with?

Baits and lures on record: European squid, common cuttlefish, live flathead grey mullet, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, shrimp, large soft plastic, minnow, European sardine, mamun, sülünez.

Meagre

Argyrosomus regius

Sarıağız
Granyöz

Peak this month Minimum size 25 cm

Family: Sciaenidae
Order: Eupercaria incertae sedis
Habitat: estuary/sandy ground
Seas: Sea of Marmara, Black Sea, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
Bait: squid, cuttlefish, live mullet · large soft plastic, minnow
Technique: surf casting, spinning, trolling

Meagre — (c) Karim Haddad, some rights reserved (CC BY) · source

Legal status

Türkiye

Minimum size: 25 cm
Maximum quantity: 5 kg

Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7 communiqué text

Where is Meagre caught?

Peak months by sea.

Black Sea

peak this month

Technique: Surf Casting

Sea of Marmara

peak this month

Natural bait: European squid, common cuttlefish, live flathead grey mullet; regional support: European anchovy / Atlantic horse mackerel / shrimp
Lure: large soft plastic, minnow
Technique: Surf Casting

Aegean Sea

peak this month

Natural bait: European squid, common cuttlefish, live flathead grey mullet; regional support: European sardine / mamun / sülünez
Lure: large soft plastic, minnow
Technique: Surf Casting

Mediterranean

peak this month

Natural bait: European squid, common cuttlefish, live flathead grey mullet; regional support: European sardine / European squid / shrimp
Lure: large soft plastic, minnow
Technique: Surf Casting

Bait and technique

Habitat: estuary/sandy ground
Fishing technique: surf casting, spinning, trolling
Natural baits: squid, cuttlefish, live mullet
Lures: large soft plastic, minnow

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size for Meagre?: In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Meagre is 25 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
When is Meagre closed to fishing?: There is no closed season specific to Meagre — the regulations set no time ban for this species. Area and gear rules still apply. The limit that applies all year is the minimum size: 25 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
Which seas is Meagre found in?: In our records Meagre appears in these seas: Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Ligurian Sea — Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy, Adriatic — Italy, Ionian Sea — Italy, Strait of Sicily — Italy, Sardinian Sea — Italy, Atlantic Ocean — Spain, Mediterranean — Spain, Cantabrian Sea — Spain, Balearic Sea — Spain, Alboran Sea — Spain, Gulf of Cádiz — Spain, Strait of Gibraltar — Spain.
In which months is Meagre at its peak?: Peak periods by sea: Sea of Marmara all year; Black Sea all year; Aegean Sea all year; Mediterranean all year; Ligurian Sea — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Sardinian Sea — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Strait of Sicily — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Adriatic — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Ionian Sea — Italy April, May, June, September, October; Mediterranean — Spain April, May, June, September, October; Alboran Sea — Spain April, May, June, September, October; Strait of Gibraltar — Spain April, May, June, September, October; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain April, May, June, September, October; Cantabrian Sea — Spain April, May, August, September; Atlantic Ocean — Spain April, May, August, September; Balearic Sea — Spain April, May, June, September, October.
Which bait is Meagre caught with?: Baits and lures on record: European squid, common cuttlefish, live flathead grey mullet, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, shrimp, large soft plastic, minnow, European sardine, mamun, sülünez.